yes.
- Within the period of 9 years and 6 months from the date of application for the invention patent, or within 3 months from the date of receipt of the notification of rejection, the patent type of the invention patent may be changed from invention to utility model/design upon request
- A request to change the patent type from invention to utility model/design can be filed within three months from the date of the JPO’s first decision to reject the application
A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Japan?
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Japan?
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- What are the requirements for Japanese utility model application documents?
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Japan?
- How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
- Features of Japanese Utility Model Patent Application Process
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- Features of Japanese design patent application process